Another Podcast Update

OK, finally done updating titles of the podcasts! AT some point I need to catalog appearances on the show. That sounds like work so not tonight:-) If you want up to date blues news check out the Blues Army of Des Moines facebook page. Obits, and show alerts now show up there. This space will now be mostly for updates, and podcasts. Perhaps videos and other news from time to time. Those of you who are long time readers know that I don't post like I used to. Part of that is due to social media being more powerful than blogs. Getting your news from facebook, and twitter draw more eyes than blogs. It is part of the evolution of the internet. However, I still like the blog format and it is having time to post that evades me. I always promise to do better, but life seems to interfere with my promises. Yet, I see a lot of eyes keep coming here, so I probably should be more proactive. Of course some of the action is Russian bots, which to be honest I don't understand their interest in this blog. They never post comments, and a lot of times they only register on my Google Analytics and not on blogger. There have been nights when I have had thousands of hits in a couple of hours, yet very little actual traffic on the blog. It is odd and I haven't figured it out. Have a great night Tom Gary Blues Historian.

Podcast Update

I have updated some of the titles of the shows so it is easier to see who starred on each podcast. I am about 80 percent done. I am also trying to get all the titles the same. so they should first say IBSC, then show number, followed by the guests. This should help you find what you want, and also keep the shows more uniform. Tom Blues Historian

IBSC 88 Jon East, Jono Smith and Tom Gary

Live shows for Season seven have begun!!!    Tonights guest is the legendary Jon East!!!!  With Jono Smith and Tom Gary



The show was produced by Tom Gary with Jono Smith



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IBSC 88 Jon East, Jono Smith and Tom Gary

Iowa Blues Showcase 87 Regional and Local artists 3

Tonight is another Regional and local blues bands show, we feature: Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Rob Lumbard, Alien Corn, the Bad Boys of the Blues, Billy Lee Janey, the Blues Instigators,  Erick Hovey, and Brian Taz Grant

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IBSC 86 JC Anderson, Jimmy Pryor, and John Woody Wood

IBSC 86 JC Anderson, Jimmy Pryor, and John Woody Wood

IBSC 85 Jimmy Pryor, Rob Lumbard, John Woody Wood

A magical show.  The very first Iowa Blues Showcase, Episode one, Season one!!!!!!   Thanks to Scott Cochran who was trying out the new equipment 18 years ago!

Tonights show stars Jimmy Pryor,  John Woody Wood doing Des Moines on $50 and Rob Lumbard.



the show was produced by Scott Cochran and Tom Gary.  Director of bands was John Woody Wood, with Jono Smith.



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IBSC 85 Jimmy Pryor, Rob Lumbard, John Woody Wood

IBSC 82 Christmas Blues Redux

Merry Christmas!!!!  



Repeat of last years show.  With Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Rob Lumbard, Max Wellman, Tina Haas Finley, Jono Smith, John Evans, and Brian Holtz.  



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IBSC 82 Christmas Blues Redux

IBSC 82 Winter 2002 Steve George, and Big Daddy Dennis Kain

Cool show alert.  Its the long lost Winter 2002 Iowa Blues Showcase!  Its features Big Daddy Dennis Kain, Steve George, and Frank Strong with Des Moines on $50!



The show was produced by Jay Taylor, and Tom Gary.  Director of bands was Jono Smith, with John Lee Eagan, Frank Strong, and Dave Andrews.



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IBSC 82 Winter 2002 Steve George, and Big Daddy Dennis Kain

IBSC 81 Women in Blues II

Big show alert!!!  This one is very good!  Second annual Women in blues show.  It features, April May, Joni Gooden, Madam Jules, Molly Nova, Carol Thomas, Sherry Ludders, Bridget Thompson, Bajae Fleming, Krista Haugland, Jeana Marie, Trish Toma, and Tina Haas Findley!!!!



Thats a show!!!




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IBSC 81 Women in Blues II

IBSC 80 Hull Ave March 1999 RIP Lee Bell

God bless Lee Bell, he will be missed:-(



Tonight is the March 1999 Sunday Night Blues Showcase recorded at the Hull Ave.  It stars Scott Long, Clarence Key Jr. Jethro, Don Meyer and Tom Gary.



The house band was Jimmy Pryor, Scott Long, Tom Gary, John Woody Wood, Jim Farr, with Jeff Ward, Scott Davis, and a mystery Harmonica player.

The show was recorded and remixed to digital by Tom Gary

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IBSC 80 Hull Ave March 1999 RIP Lee Bell

IBSC 79 Regional and Local Blues no 3

Regional and local blues performers tonight on the Iowa Blues Showcase.  Tonights guests are Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Rob Lumbard, Dan Doran, John Paul and the Hell Hounds, and Jono Smith.  Cool show! Please like, subscribe, and Share!!!!!



IBSC 79 Regional and Local Blues no 3

IBSC 78 George Davis, Gilbert Davis, Rick Mosqueda, and Tom Gary

Great show tonight!  George and Gilbert Davis with Rick Mosqueda and Tom Gary.   Lots of great Soul, and Blues for your listening pleasure!!!



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IBSC 78 George Davis, Gilbert Davis, Rick Mosqueda, and Tom Gary

Jimmy Pryor and Cheryl Pryor interview Part Two

Part two of the Jimmy Pryor interview.  This week Jimmy talks about Center Street and his time in Des Moines.



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Jimmy Pryor and Cheryl Pryor interview Part Two

IBSC 76 Jono Smith, John Woody Wood, Tom Gary

Another cool show!   Me and Jono sit down and talk about the past, present and future of the Iowa Blues showcase.  We play a few songs, and listen to a couple of tracks from Alien Corn.  It is also fittingly The Birthday of our friend John Woody Wood.  Rest in peace Woody, and happy birthday!!



IBSC 76 Jono Smith, John Woody Wood, Tom Gary

IBSC 75 Iowa Blues Artists

Best show yet.  Iowa Blues All Stars!!!!  Jon East, Big Sister, Bo Ramsey, Bob Pace, Catfish Keith, Craig Erickson, Chicago Rick Lussie, Carol Thomas, Joe Price, Jono Smith, Taz Grant, Madam Jules, and The Bad Boys of the Blues.



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IBSC 75 Iowa Blues Artists

IBSC 74 Jimmy Pryor interview April 2003 By Cheryl Pryor

Awesome show!   2003 interview with Jimmy Pryor by his wife Cheryl Pryor.  They cover his years in Detroit from 1950-59.  They do cover some of his years working in the coal mines in the 30s, and his coming to Des Moines.

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IBSC 74 Jimmy Pryor interview April 2003 By Cheryl Pryor

IBSC 73 Bad Boys of the Blues, Big Mike Edwards, and Jimmy Pryor

New show. This is the probably the July 1999 recording of the Sunday Night showcase featuring the Bad Boys of the Blues with Jimmy Pryor.   It was recorded at the Hull Ave when Ron and Judy owned the bar.  It stars the Bad Boys with Big Mike Edwards, and Jimmy Pryor.  The show was recorded and produced by Tom Gary.  John Lukehart played guitar, with Scott Cochran on Bass, and Rick Mosqueda on Drums.  also making an appearance was Steve Vasquez on lights, and Larry Station as floor manager:-)

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IBSC 73 Bad Boys of the Blues, Big Mike Edwards, and Jimmy Pryor

IBSC 72 Backstage Boogie Band Live at Sam's

yup another cool show.  This one is the Backstage Boogie Band at Sam's from 2016.   it stars Doug Tammel on guitar and vocal, Byron Wells, on Bass, harmonica, and Vocal, Tom Gary on piano and vocal, and Rick Mosqueda on drums.  The who was produced by Doug Trammell.



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IBSC 72 Backstage Boogie Band Live at Sam's